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Foods You Never Find Fresh
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uh, maybe there was a misunderstanding what was meant by "fresh". iblack olives are bitter without curing, green olives, under-ripe olives, are full of chemicals (glycosides) that are absolutely tongue twisting. green olives that have been cured but not seasoned can be very good.
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uh, maybe there was a misunderstanding what was meant by "fresh". iblack olives are bitter without curing, green olives, under-ripe olives, are full of chemicals (glycosides) that are absolutely tongue twisting. green olives that have been cured but not seasoned can be very good.Originally Posted by foodguy
Exactly why I used olives as an example of food you never find fresh. They have to be processed.
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Good tomatoes (besides the odd cherry)Originally Posted by SField
Really good figs
Almonds
You can't find fresh almonds where you are? We get them much of the spring here. One of my favorite things. For years I only saw them when I was in Europe, but maybe three or four years ago, the nut guys started bringing them to all the markets. Something must have happened.
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You can't find fresh almonds where you are? We get them much of the spring here. One of my favorite things. For years I only saw them when I was in Europe, but maybe three or four years ago, the nut guys started bringing them to all the markets. Something must have happened.Originally Posted by iammatt
You can get them at WF but they aren't widely available. Remember that I live in the mid west.
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The last really good peach I had was about 15 years ago from a roadside stand between San Jose and Carmel. You cannot get good peaches in Texas today. I've even tried buying them from farmers...no good. When I was a kid you could get good peaches everywhere. Sadly, no more.
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Surprised no one mentioned eggs--- I am fortunate to be able to get them if I take a short drive to the country.Originally Posted by Cavalier
In my experience, good fresh eggs are often widely available at farmers markets, green markets and co-ops.
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You can't find fresh almonds where you are? We get them much of the spring here. One of my favorite things. For years I only saw them when I was in Europe, but maybe three or four years ago, the nut guys started bringing them to all the markets. Something must have happened.Originally Posted by iammatt
I was on vacation in the Mediterranean once and there was an almond tree nearby. They were super delicious, but the pods or whatever were a son of a ***** to crack open. I think I resorted to smashing them with rocks like a friggin' chimpanzee.
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You're going to the wrong places then. Fresh pickles straight from the pickle barrel are delicious.Originally Posted by Milpool
Pickles. WTF? I can never get them fresh and can only find them bottled.Originally Posted by Piobaire
If you are in New Britain, CT, stop in the Broad St. neighborhood. Major hardcore Polish shops with fresh pickles. I suppose Chicago must have some spots too. Also I've seen Raw Milk only once and found it by accident!! I was driving through Spokane and see these signs for ogranic stuff and see RAW Milk. I pulled in and bought a $7 half gallon. Tasted like Milk.
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The last really good peach I had was about 15 years ago from a roadside stand between San Jose and Carmel. You cannot get good peaches in Texas today. I've even tried buying them from farmers...no good. When I was a kid you could get good peaches everywhere. Sadly, no more.Originally Posted by Mark from Plano
Really??? There's several great peach centers in Texas, but of course they'd be a day's drive from Dallas: Fredericksburg and Pittsburg.
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